Four years ago This American Life first broadcast what would become one of the radio show’s most popular episodes ever, “The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar.” Reported by Tal McThenia, the story recounted one woman’s quest to find out the truth behind what had become the history of her family. Margaret Dunbar Cutright wanted to know if her grandfather was who everyone thought he was.
Designers Marcus Wainright and David Neville debuted their Spring 2013 collection for Rag & Bone at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 8, 2012.
From Charlie Sheen's public unraveling to Todd Akin's "legitimate rape" comment, the most recognizable pop-culture trends in recent years have come from the real-life folly of the public sphere. That's a far shift, media experts say, from the days when a one-size-fits-all monoculture was produced on Hollywood sound stages and back lots.
A scissor-wielding alleged intruder has been arrested outside Miley Cyrus' home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, Calif.
Alfonso Ribeiro is not dead, as the actor best known for playing Carlton Banks on the hit television show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reassured his fans via Twitter Saturday. Ribeiro is just the latest actor said to be dead in what is beginning to seem like an unending number of celebrity death hoaxes that gain traction online through social media.
After the "Doctor Who" season premiere last week -- "Asylum of the Daleks" -- fans are gearing up for the latest episode of the program, the brilliantly titled "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship." And while some American fans are planning to tune in to BBC America to catch the hit British series, others are turning to questionably legal online streams to get their "Doctor Who" fix.
Since most New York theater lovers will see, at best, one or two shows in any given week, the International Business Times weeded out the washouts to spotlight the best new options on the boards this week.
Designer Charlotte Ronson said water was her inspiration for her Spring 2013 collection ahead of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, which was shown on Friday at the wall-to-wall and celebrity packed stage.
The so-called C-class is Brazil's fast-growing middle class, more than 50 million strong. Now there's even a soap opera geared toward upwardly mobile Brazilians, and seemingly everybody -- most of all advertisers -- is taking note.
While Kim Zolciak's amount of weight loss is certainly surprising, she is not the only celebrity mother who regained her former body after giving birth
The tabloids have always loved Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, but the gossip fire is raging again after Pitt confirmed that the couple still plans to get married. After the two stars announced their engagement in April, fans wondered when the big ceremony would take place. During a recent interview, Pitt told reporters that despite the delay, he still plans to wed Jolie.
Vanessa Bryant, wife of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, will never do a reality show, she claims
Reports focused on rapper Kanye West not attending the VMA Awards, but two other megastars were also noticeably absent -- Jay-Z and Beyonce
Actor Robert Pattinson has seemingly moved on since Kristen Stewart's affair with her "Snow White and The Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders. Now, it seems she has moved on as well
When “Gangam Style” exploded onto the Internet, it was clear that fans wouldn’t limit their appreciation for the epic music video to watching it on a computer. A new video, titled simply “Gangam Style Mom,” is evidence of the hit’s popularity.
At the VMA Awards, there seemed to be tension between Rihanna, rapper Nicki Minaj, and Minaj's Young Money Entertainment label mate Drake
U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte has done anything but shy away from the limelight since the conclusion of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Lochte has been rumored to be starring in his own reality-television show, made cameo appearances on the CW's "90210" and NBC's "30 Rock," and now has fessed up about having a crush on Blake Lively, star of the CW's "Gossip Girl."
The rumor mill has been working overtime with respect to Morgan Freeman. The actor was recently involved in a Facebook and Twitter death hoax, and now people are saying he will be narrating the "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie.
The "Sleepwalking Mom" was vaulted to instant YouTube fame when her son recorded a video of her late-night search for the "Tomato Cage," which went viral.
Rumors about whether or not Khloe Kardashian was pregnant have been swirling ever since she married Lamar Odom, but she has yet to officially announce that she is expecting a child with her NBA star husband.
Saturday marks the 46th anniversary of the premiere of "Star Trek" (the original television series), and to celebrate the iconic science-fiction show, Google has created a special "Star Trek"-themed doodle, viewable now on its search page.
When it comes to the film industry, risky comedies starring women are scare. It seems that for every 10 movies like "The Hangover," there are one or two like "Bridesmaids." Leslye Headland's "Bachelorette" is one of those rare motion pictures that dare to feature inherently flawed female characters.
Ever since Kristen Stewart's high-profile breakup with Robert Pattinson, Stewart has mostly been staying out of the limelight. However, it looks like the young star is ready to step back into the spotlight after she appeared at the Toronto Film Festival for the premiere of her new movie "On the Road."
As the rumored release date for Apple’s iPhone 5 approaches, more details have begun to leak onto the web. The most recent bit of information allegedly leaks the price for Apple’s next smartphone alongside the device’s model number.
News Corp.'s stock climbed to a 52-week high of $24.69 before closing at $24.50 on Thursday. The jump came two days after Anthony DiClemente, an analyst for Barclays Capital, upgraded News Corp.'s stock rating to "overweight."
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 was finally revealed officially on August 29, just ahead of IFA Berlin. The Korea-based manufacturer confirmed the features and specs users can expect to see on the Galaxy Note successor, but that doesn’t mean the rumors ended there.
Is John Cena Dead? The WWE superstar reportedly died according to a report on the internet, and has been the victim of a celebrity death hoax.
Running just under three hours, “The Dark Knight Rises” is this summer’s longest blockbuster. When the film releases on DVD and Blu-ray, the film will be even longer, apparently.
Paris Jackson has been in the news lately ever since she began publicly fighting with her aunts and uncles via Twitter. After a recent interview with a magazine Paris Jackson revealed that she doesn't have too many friends at school and that she wants to pursue her dream of becoming a Hollywood actress.
Claire Danes has joined the group of celebrities who are rocking a baby bump as their latest fashion accessory. The "My So Called Life" star recently opened up about her pregnancy in interviews saying she was pregnant with a "human being."
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